Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Development Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The committee unanimously approved an application to redevelop Montgomery Square in Canary Wharf. The plans will see a new, larger pavilion building built that will provide a new restaurant with terraces and spill out seating. The existing temporary marketing suite and the current occupier 640 East will be removed to allow for new landscaping that will increase the amount of Publicly Accessible Open Space and introduce extensive planting and new trees. In related changes, Water Street will be closed to vehicles travelling eastbound.

Council - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00 p.m.

At this meeting, the council debated three petitions from members of the public and two motions proposed by the political groups. The council unanimously voted to reject or significantly reduce a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dogs and unanimously voted to adopt the Migrant Care Workers' Charter. The council also voted to adopt a motion asking for the reintroduction of Meals on Wheels. The council voted to change who chairs the council committees.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Club Row Limited for the Knave of Clubs at 1 Club Row subject to a number of conditions. The main point of contention during the meeting was the applicant's request to be allowed to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider two applications but did not make any decisions. One application was deferred to allow the applicant to better prepare, and the other will be decided upon within five working days.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 11th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Pensions Committee noted the reports of the Pension Board, Schroders, and officers. The committee approved the holding of a Pension Fund Information Forum for scheme employers and members in January 2025.